Carpenter
A practical, manual role with a variety of specialised and general tasks in the construction industry.
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- What's it like to be a Carpenter?
- How to become a Carpenter
- Latest Carpenter jobs
- Top skills and experience for Carpenters
- Is Carpenter the right role for you?
- Carpenter role reviews
What's it like to be a Carpenter?
Carpenters construct, build, install, repair and erect wooden frames, foundations, walls and fixtures on residential, commercial and industrial projects. Usually Carpenters work with wood, plywood and wallboard.Did you find this video helpful?
Tasks and duties
- Studying building plans and drawings to work out the materials required and how best to install features.
- Preparing, treating, cutting and shaping timber elements to be used for structures or fittings.
- Erecting building framework, roofs and floors, fitting exteriors, doors and window frames.
How to become a Carpenter
To work as a Carpenter you'll need to complete a trade qualification in carpentry. This is typically completed through an apprenticeship which provides a mix of practical and theoretical training.
- Complete a Certificate III in Carpentry (CPC30220) as part of an apprenticeship. This usually takes between three to four years to complete.
- Ensure you have a Construction Induction Card (White Card) which is required by anyone working on a construction site in Australia. Some employers may also prefer you to have a current driver’s licence, access to a car and your own tools.
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Find out how your salary compares with the average salary for Carpenters.Latest Carpenter jobs on SEEK
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Carpenter employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Carpentry
Construction Induction White Card
Framing
Installation
Cladding
Renovations
Drivers Licence
Using Power Tools
Understand Construction Drawings
Flooring
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Latest Carpenter reviews
Nov 2024
At first your you may feel your hourly rate feels quite low especially if you aren't a mature age apprentice. But you're learning life long skills within your trade and also other trades as well. It eventually pays off. Consider it an investment of your time to learn new skills.
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate III in Carpentry
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationConstruction
The good thingsWorking within the residential side of carpentry within a small team you get to learn all the aspects of your own trade but you also get to learn the basics of other trades such as electrical, plumbin...
The challengesMainly the weather. Weather it is freezing cold winter in Melbourne or incredibly hot/humid days in North Queensland.
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Nov 2024
it has taken me all across the country and more being able to do what i love and get paid
Reviewer's QualificationNational Certificate III in Carpentry
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationConstruction
The good thingsif you enjoy working with your hands and being outside this is a perfect role for anyone being able to use your hands and your head as much as you like, there are a thousand ways to complete any task ...
The challengesit is hard to sometimes have a work life balance depending on how much you wish to invest in furthering you career
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